The Best of Corwin: Educational Neuroscience
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Learn about the brain from some fine minds in education
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. Featuring the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection show show to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. The book is divided into three parts: The Developing Brain, The Brain in School, and Instructional Strategies for Every Brain. Chapter topics include:
- Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence
- What causes the brain to pay attention and remember
- How the brain learns to read and calculate
- Differences between the male and female brain
- The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties
- Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused, and energized
Teachers are brain-changers, and knowing more about how the brain learns can only make you more successful at reaching and engaging young minds.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Introduction
Introduction
About the Editor
About the Editor
About the Contributors
About the Contributors
Part I. The Developing Brain
- 1. The Physiology of the Brain
- 2. The Child's Brain
- 3. The Adolescent's Brain
Part II. The Brain in School
- 4. The Literate Brain
- 5. The Numerate Brain
- 6. The Male and the Female Brain
- 7. The Special Needs Brain
Part III. Instructional Strategies for Every Brain
- 8. Calming the Brain
- 9. Engaging the Brain
- 10. Focusing the Brain
- 11. Energizing the Brain
References
References
Additional materials
Description
Learn about the brain from some fine minds in education
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. Featuring the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection show show to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. The book is divided into three parts: The Developing Brain, The Brain in School, and Instructional Strategies for Every Brain. Chapter topics include:
- Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence
- What causes the brain to pay attention and remember
- How the brain learns to read and calculate
- Differences between the male and female brain
- The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties
- Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused, and energized
Teachers are brain-changers, and knowing more about how the brain learns can only make you more successful at reaching and engaging young minds.
Contents
Preface
Preface
Introduction
Introduction
About the Editor
About the Editor
About the Contributors
About the Contributors
Part I. The Developing Brain
- 1. The Physiology of the Brain
- 2. The Child's Brain
- 3. The Adolescent's Brain
Part II. The Brain in School
- 4. The Literate Brain
- 5. The Numerate Brain
- 6. The Male and the Female Brain
- 7. The Special Needs Brain
Part III. Instructional Strategies for Every Brain
- 8. Calming the Brain
- 9. Engaging the Brain
- 10. Focusing the Brain
- 11. Energizing the Brain
References
References
Additional materials
September 2011 | 200 pages | Corwin
| Format | Published Date | ISBN | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 01/02/2026 | 9781452217345 | $37.95 |
| Lifetime | 01/02/2026 | 9781452296579 | $35.00 |
Learn about the brain from some fine minds in education
The Best of Corwin series showcases key chapters from critically acclaimed Corwin publications for a powerful compilation of perspectives on important education issues and topics. Featuring the works of recognized pioneers in the nascent field of educational neuroscience, this cutting-edge collection show show to apply current brain research to teaching and learning. The book is divided into three parts: The Developing Brain, The Brain in School, and Instructional Strategies for Every Brain. Chapter topics include:
- Brain structures and development from birth through adolescence
- What causes the brain to pay attention and remember
- How the brain learns to read and calculate
- Differences between the male and female brain
- The social and academic needs of students with learning difficulties
- Strategies for keeping students' brains engaged, focused, and energized
Teachers are brain-changers, and knowing more about how the brain learns can only make you more successful at reaching and engaging young minds.
Table Of Contents:
- Preface
- Introduction
- About the Editor
- About the Contributors
- Part I. The Developing Brain
- 1. The Physiology of the Brain
- 2. The Child's Brain
- 3. The Adolescent's Brain
- Part II. The Brain in School
- 4. The Literate Brain
- 5. The Numerate Brain
- 6. The Male and the Female Brain
- 7. The Special Needs Brain
- Part III. Instructional Strategies for Every Brain
- 8. Calming the Brain
- 9. Engaging the Brain
- 10. Focusing the Brain
- 11. Energizing the Brain
- References